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CHAPTER VI . The first part of their journey was performed in too melancholy a disposition to be otherwise than tedious and unpleasant . But as they drew towards the end of it , their interest in the appearance of a country which they were to inhabit overcame their dejection , and a view of Barton Valley as they entered it gave them cheerfulness . It was a pleasant fertile spot , well wooded , and rich in pasture . After winding along it for more than a mile , they reached their own house . A small green court was the whole of its demesne in front ; and a neat wicket gate admitted them into it . As a house , Barton Cottage , though small , was comfortable and compact ; but as a cottage it was defective , for the building was regular , the roof was tiled , the window shutters were not painted green , nor were the walls covered with honeysuckles . A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden behind . On each side of the entrance was a sitting room , about sixteen feet square ; and beyond them were the offices and the stairs . Four bed - rooms and two garrets formed the rest of the house . It had not been built many years and was in good repair . In comparison of Norland , it was poor and small indeed ! — but the tears which recollection called forth as they entered the house were soon dried away . They were cheered by the joy of the servants on their arrival , and each for the sake of the others resolved to appear happy . It was very early in September ; the season was fine , and from first seeing the place under the advantage of good weather , they received an impression in its favour which was of material service in recommending it to their lasting approbation . The situation of the house was good . High hills rose immediately behind , and at no great distance on each side ; some of which were open downs , the others cultivated and woody . The village of Barton was chiefly on one of these hills , and formed a pleasant view from the cottage windows . The prospect in front was more extensive ; it commanded the whole of the valley , and reached into the country beyond . The hills which surrounded the cottage terminated the valley in that direction ; under another name , and in another course , it branched out again between two of the steepest of them . With the size and furniture of the house Mrs . Dashwood was upon the whole well satisfied ; for though her former style of life rendered many additions to the latter indispensable , yet to add and improve was a delight to her ; and she had at this time ready money enough to supply all that was wanted of greater elegance to the apartments . “ As for the house itself , to be sure , ” said she , “ it is too small for our family , but we will make ourselves tolerably comfortable for the present , as it is too late in the year for improvements . Perhaps in the spring , if I have plenty of money , as I dare say I shall , we may think about building .
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